Monthly climate guide

Bath in July

Bath is in mid-summer during July, with the season well established by this point. It generally feels mild and comfortable, and a gentle drop-off once the sun goes down. Conditions tend to feel steady, which makes planning simple. Daylight stays generous for longer outdoor plans.

Annual ranking snapshot

Ranked across 12 months

July in context

How it compares to the rest of the year in Bath.

Hottest (avg)
WARMEST
#1 / 12

The warmest month of the year.

Wettest (avg)
IN-BETWEEN
#7 / 12

Typical rainfall for the year.

Daylight Hours
LONGER
#2 / 12

Long daylight hours.

Windiest (avg)
WIND
#11 / 12

Usually calmer than most months.

Highest UV
UV
#2 / 12

UV runs high compared with most months.

Most Humid
HUMID
#12 / 12

One of the less humid months.

Climate normals

Four planning pillars

Monthly climate breakdown

A detailed look at the typical climate conditions for July.

Thermal profile

Temperature

Typical daytime high

Nighttime low
Feels like (avg)

Light window

Sunshine

16.1 h

Average daylight

UV index (max)
7
Typical sun hours
04:12 - 20:16

Wet-day pattern

Rain & Snow

Typical rainfall

Rainy days
16 days
Cloud cover (avg)
64%

Air feel

Humidity & Wind

77%

Average humidity

Wind (avg)
Wind (max gusts)

Historical daily baseline

Daily climate explorer

Pick a day to inspect the usual conditions through July in Bath. Based on a 30-year historical climate baseline, not a forecast.

Primary control

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Secondary context

Monthly trend

Day 15 selected

Median daytime highs across the month, with a softer low line.

Daily climate explorer for JulyMonthly trend chart for the selected climate metric, with the chosen day marked.101520253011631°C
Median temperatureMedian lowTypical range

Day 15 selected for July. Temperature 19.8°C.

Historical disruption baseline

Typical disruptions in July

Based on 30 years of historical data, these are the disruption patterns most likely to affect plans in July.

Rain High impact

Washout risk Measures: Washout day risk. Observed about 14% of days (4.3 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

4.3 days / month

Share of days
~14% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~22mm (P95)
Why this matters

Washout conditions are possible on ~4 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.

Wind High impact

Strong gusts Measures: Strong gust days (>=60 km/h). Observed about 4% of days (1.4 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

1.4 days / month

Share of days
~4% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~73km/h (P95)
Why this matters

Strong gusts are possible on ~1 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.

Wind High impact

Stormy conditions Measures: Storm-impact proxy days. Observed about 2% of days (0.7 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

0.7 days / month

Share of days
~2% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~71km/h (P95)
Why this matters

Stormy conditions are possible on ~1 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.

Rain Moderate

Rain disruption Measures: Likely rain disruption days. Observed about 14% of days (4.4 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

4.4 days / month

Share of days
~14% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~22mm (P95)
Why this matters

Rain disruption risk appears on ~4 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.

Visibility Minor

Fog-likely signal Measures: Fog-likely visibility proxy. Observed about 2% of days (0.5 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

0.5 days / month

Share of days
~2% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~95% (P95)
Why this matters

Fog-likely conditions are possible on ~1 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.

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Rain High impact

Washout run Measures: Multi-day washout runs. Observed about 0.8 days/month in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

0.8 days / month

Share of days
Upper edge
Up to ~16mm (P95)
Why this matters

Multi-day washout runs are possible on ~1 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.

Rain High impact

Very heavy rain Measures: Very heavy rain days (>=25mm). Observed about 1% of days (0.2 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

0.2 days / month

Share of days
~1% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~37mm (P95)
Why this matters

Very heavy rain is possible on ~0 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.

Rain Moderate

Heavy rain days Measures: Heavy rain days (>=10mm). Observed about 6% of days (1.7 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

1.7 days / month

Share of days
~6% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~28mm (P95)
Why this matters

Heavy rain is possible on ~2 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.

Rain Minor

Wet days Measures: Wet days (>=0.1mm). Observed about 63% of days (19.6 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

19.6 days / month

Share of days
~63% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~12mm (P95)
Why this matters

Measurable rain is possible on ~20 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.

Cloud Minor

Cloudy days Measures: Cloudy days (cloud cover >=60%). Observed about 61% of days (19.1 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

19.1 days / month

Share of days
~61% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~99% (P95)
Why this matters

Cloudy skies are possible on ~19 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.

Rain Minor

Rainy hours Measures: Rain-hours signal (>=3h rain). Observed about 48% of days (14.8 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

14.8 days / month

Share of days
~48% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~18h (P95)
Why this matters

Several rainy hours are possible on ~15 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.

Wind Minor

Gusty days Measures: Gusty days (>=40 km/h). Observed about 42% of days (13.0 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

13.0 days / month

Share of days
~42% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~65km/h (P95)
Why this matters

Gusty conditions are possible on ~13 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.

Humidity Minor

High humidity Measures: High humidity days (RH >=80%). Observed about 39% of days (12.1 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

12.1 days / month

Share of days
~39% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~90% (P95)
Why this matters

High humidity is possible on ~12 days. Comfort and pace can drop quickly, so plan shorter outdoor blocks with air-conditioned backup stops.

Rain Minor

Wet most of day Measures: Wet-most-of-day signal (>=6h rain). Observed about 32% of days (10.1 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

10.1 days / month

Share of days
~32% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~19h (P95)
Why this matters

Wet-most-of-day conditions are possible on ~10 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.

Cloud Minor

Mostly cloudy days Measures: Mostly cloudy days (cloud cover >=80%). Observed about 31% of days (9.6 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

9.6 days / month

Share of days
~31% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~99% (P95)
Why this matters

Mostly cloudy skies are possible on ~10 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.

Cloud Minor

Overcast days Measures: Overcast days (cloud cover >=95%). Observed about 9% of days (2.8 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

2.8 days / month

Share of days
~9% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~100% (P95)
Why this matters

Overcast skies are possible on ~3 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.

Wind Minor

Breezy days Measures: Breezy days (mean wind >=25 km/h). Observed about 2% of days (0.6 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

0.6 days / month

Share of days
~2% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~30km/h (P95)
Why this matters

Breezy conditions are possible on ~1 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.

Other Minor

Low visibility proxy: same as fog-likely (RH ≥90% AND cloud ≥95%) — true visibility requires hourly visibility data Measures: Low visibility proxy: same as fog-likely (RH ≥90% AND cloud ≥95%) — true visibility requires hourly visibility data. Observed about 2% of days (0.5 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

Likely frequency

0.5 days / month

Share of days
~2% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~95 (P95)
Why this matters

Low visibility proxy: same as fog-likely (RH ≥90% AND cloud ≥95%) — true visibility requires hourly visibility data is possible on ~1 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.

Travel planning FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers to the weather questions you ask the most.

Is July a good time to visit Bath?

Typical July days in Bath reach highs of 20°C (68°F) with nights around 13°C (55°F). It usually feels mild by day and cool after dark. Overall, July sits in the middle of the Bath climate range.

What are temperatures like in July?

Daytime temperatures in July typically peak near 20°C (68°F), while nights drop to around 13°C (55°F). Expect mild afternoons and cool evenings.

How much does it rain in July?

Rainfall in July averages 65 mm (2.6 in) across roughly 16 days. Overall it is a very wet time of year, so a light rain jacket and waterproof shoes are very handy.

How many hours of daylight are there in July?

You can expect about 16 hours of daylight in July. Sunrise is typically around 04:12 and sunset near 20:16. Very long days give you plenty of daylight for exploring.

How strong is the sun in July?

UV levels are often high (around 7). Regular sunscreen and a hat are recommended.

Is it windy in July?

In July, average wind speeds are around 14 km/h (9 mph), with gusts on the windiest days reaching about 54 km/h (34 mph). On the ground, it is it can feel quite windy at times, particularly when weather systems move through.

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